Eddie Howe’s team have Champions League football to look forward to, but might their domestic form take a hit as a result?
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)
Last season’s position: 4th
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